S. Korean anti-graft official leading probe into first lady found dead

The official had been involved in examining allegations against first lady Kim Keon Hee, who was accused of improperly receiving a Christian Dior luxury handbag worth 3 million won (US$2,178). – AFP

SEOUL: A senior official from South Korea's anti-corruption body, who had spearheaded high-profile and politically sensitive investigations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee and former opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, was found dead Thursday (Aug 8).

The official was found deceased in his apartment in Sejong City with a suicide note at around 9:50am Thursday by a person who visited the apartment after the official failed to show up to work or answer calls.